
Designing Laser Gesture Interface for Robot Control
Authors Kentaro Ishii, Shengdong Zhao, Masahiko Inami, Takeo Igarashi, and Michita Imai Paper Video Abstract A laser pointer can be a powerful tool for robot control. However, in the past,

Towards Characterizing User Interaction with Progressively Transmitted 3D Meshes
Authors Ransi De Silva, Wei Cheng, Dan Liu, Wei Tsang Ooi, Shengdong Zhao Paper Towards Characterizing User Interaction with Progressively Transmitted 3D Meshes Abstract We collected traces of how 37

NoteVideo: Facilitating Navigation of Blackboard-style Lecture Videos
Authors Toni-Jan Keith Monserrat, Shengdong Zhao, Kevin McGee, Anshul Vikram Pandey Paper Video Abstract Khan Academy’s pre-recorded blackboard-style lecture videos attract millions of online users every month. However, current video

BezelCopy: An Efficient Cross-Application Copy-Paste Technique for Touchscreen Smartphones
Authors Chen Chen, Simon T. Perrault, Shengdong Zhao, Wei Tsang Ooi Paper BezelCopy: An Efficient Cross-Application Copy-Paste Technique for Touchscreen Smartphones Video Abstract Copy-Paste (CP) operations on touchscreen smartphones are

EYEditor: Towards On-the-Go Heads-up Text Editing Using Voice and Manual Input
Authors Debjyoti Ghosh, Pin Sym Foong, Shengdong Zhao, Can Liu, Nuwan Janaka, Vinitha Erusu Paper Featured on NUS Computing – Vanquishing smartphone zombies with with EYEditor Video Abstract On-the-go text-editing

MoveSpace: On-body Athletic Interaction for Running and Cycling
Authors Velko Vechev, Alexandru Dancu, Simon T. Perrault, Quentin Roy, Morten Fjeld, Shengdong Zhao Paper MoveSpace: On-body Athletic Interaction for Running and Cycling Video Abstract Wearables are increasingly used during

Harvesting Caregiving Knowledge: Design Considerations for Integrating Volunteer Input in Dementia Care
Authors Foong, P. S., Zhao, S., Tan, F., & Williams, J. J Paper Abstract Improving volunteer performance leads to better caregiving in dementia care settings. However, caregiving knowledge systems have

EDITalk: Towards Designing Eyes-free Interactions for Mobile Word Processing
Authors Debjyoti Ghosh, Pin Sym Foong, Shengdong Zhao, Di Chen, Morten Fjeld Paper EDITalk: Towards Designing Eyes-free Interactions for Mobile Word Processing Abstract We present EDITalk, a novel voice-based, eyes-free

AVEID: Automatic Video System for Measuring Engagement In Dementia
Authors Viral Parekh, Pin Sym Foong, Shendong Zhao, Ramanathan Subramanian Paper Abstract Engagement in dementia is typically measured using behavior observational scales (BOS) that are tedious and involve intensive manual

BlindType: Eyes-Free Text Entry on Handheld Touchpad by Leveraging Thumb’s Muscle Memory
Authors Yiqin Lu, Chun Yu, Xin Yi, Yuanchun Shi, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract Eyes-free input is desirable for ubiquitous computing, since interacting with mobile and wearable devices often competes for

Korero: Facilitating Complex Referencing of Visual Materials in Asynchronous Discussion Interface
Authors Soon Hau Chua, Toni-Jan Keith Palma Monserrat, Dongwook Yoon, Juho Kim, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract In asynchronous online discussions, users actively reference visual materials (e.g., video, document) to provide

Trade-off between Automation and Accuracy in Mobile Photo Recognition Food Logging
Authors Brian Y. Lim, Xinni Chng, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract Food logging can help users understand their food choices and encourage healthier eating habits. However, current apps still pose many

ReTool: Interactive Microtask and Workflow Design through Demonstration
Authors Chen Chen, Xiaojun Meng, Shengdong Zhao, Morten Fjeld Paper ReTool: Interactive Microtask and Workflow Design through Demonstration Video Abstract In addition to simple form filling, there is an increasing

Follow-My-Lead: Intuitive Indoor Path Creation and Navigation Using Interactive Videos
Authors Quentin Roy, Simon T. Perrault, Shengdong Zhao, Richard C. Davis, Anuroop Pattena Vaniyar, Velko Vechev, Youngki Lee, Archan Misra Paper Video Abstract We present Follow-My-Lead, an alternative indoor navigation

XPose: Reinventing User Interaction with Flying Cameras
Authors Ziquan Lan, Mohit Shridhar, David Hsu, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract XPose is a new touch-based interactive system for photo taking, designed to take advantage of the autonomous flying capability

Using Crowdsourcing for Scientific Analysis of Industrial Tomographic Images
Authors Chen Chen, Pawel W. Wozniak, Andrzej Romanowski, Mohammad Obaid, Tomasz Jaworski, Jacek Kucharski, Krzysztof Grudzien, Shengdong Zhao, Morten Fjeld Paper Abstract In this article, we present a novel application

HaptiColor: Interpolating Color Information as Haptic Feedback to Assist the Colorblind
Authors Marta G. Carcedo, Soon Hau Chua, Simon Perrault, Pawel Wozniak,Raj Joshi, Mohammad Obaid, Morten Fjeld, Shengdong Zha Paper Video Abstract Most existing colorblind aids help their users to distinguish

FusePrint: A DIY 2.5D Printing Technique Embracing Everyday Artifacts
Authors Kening Zhu, Alexandru Dancu, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract FusePrint is a Stereolithography-based 2.5D rapid prototyping technique that allows high-precision fabrication without high-end modeling tools, enabling the mixing of everyday

Ringteraction: Coordinated Thumb-index Interaction Using a Ring
Authors Sarthak Ghosh, Heong Cheol Kim, Yang Cao, Arne Wessels, Shengdong Zhao Paper Video Abstract The thumb has the unique property of being opposable to the other fingers and is

Ubitile: A Finger-Worn I/O Device for Tabletop Vibrotactile Pattern Authoring
Authors Khanh-Duy Le, Kening Zhu, Tomasz Kosinski, Morten Fjeld, Maryam Aj, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract While most mobile platforms offer motion sensing as input for creating tactile feedback, it is

HyNote: Integrated Concept Mapping and Notetaking
Authors Xiaojun Meng, Shengdong Zhao, Darren Edge Paper Video Abstract Notes can be taken in a linear or nonlinear way. Previous work suggests that nonlinear note taking is advantageous in

Positioning Glass: Investigating Display Positions of Monocular Optical See-Through Head-Mounted Display
Authors Soon Hau Chua, Simon T. Perrault, Denys J.C. Matthias, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract The physical position of the display on a monocular OST-HMD in relative to our eye is

5-Step Approach to Designing Controlled Experiments
Authors Xiaojun Meng, Pin Sym Foong, Simon Perrault, Shengdong Zhao Paper Video Abstract Controlled experiment, an approach that has been adopted from research methods in psychology, is now widely used

CoFacade: A Customisable Assistive Approach for Elders and Their Helpers
Authors Jason Chen Zhao, Richard C. Davis, Pin Sym Foong, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract CoFaçade, a novel approach to helping elders reach their goals with IT products by working collaboratively

NotiRing: A Comparative Study of Notification Channels for Wearable Interactive Rings
Authors Thijs Roumen, Simon T. Perrault, Shengdong Zhao Paper Video Abstract We conducted an empirical investigation of wearable interactive rings on the noticeability of four instantaneous notification channels (light, vibration,

OmniVib: Towards Cross-body Spatiotemporal Vibrotactile Notifications for Mobile Phones
Authors Jessalyn Alvina, Simon T. Perrault, Thijs Roumen, Shengdong Zhao, Maryam Azh, Morten Fjeld Paper Video Abstract Previous research has shown that one’s palm can reliably recognize 10 or more

ColorBless: Augmenting Visual Information for Colorblind People with Binocular Luster Effect
Authors Soon Hau Chua, Haimo Zhang, Muhammad Hammad, Shengdong Zhao, Sahil Goyal, Karan Singh Paper Abstract Binocular disparity allows interesting visual effects visible only to people with stereoscopic 3D displays.

Physical Loci: Leveraging Spatial, Object and Semantic Memory for Command Selection
Authors Simon T. Perrault, Eric Lecolinet, Yoann Bourse, Shengdong Zhao, Yves Guiard Paper Abstract Physical Loci, a technique based on an ancient memory technique, allows users to quickly learn a

To Risk or Not to Risk? Improving Financial Risk-Taking of Older Adults by Online Social Information
Authors Jason Chen Zhao, Wai-Tat Fu, Hanzhe Zhang, Henry Been-Lirn Duh, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract Increasing number of older adults manage their retirement savings online. A crucial element of better

SandCanvas: A Multi-touch Art Medium Inspired by Sand Animation
Authors Rubaiat Habib Kazi, Kien Chuan Chua, Shengdong Zhao, Richard Davis, Kok-Lim Low (2011) Paper Awards CHI 2011 Honorable Mentioned Award CHI 2011 Golden Mouse Awards for Best Video Design

AutoComPaste: Auto-Completing Text as an Alternative to Copy-Paste
Authors Shengdong Zhao, Fanny Chevalier, Wei Tsang Ooi, Chee Yuan Lee, Arpit Agarawal Paper Presentation Abstract The copy-paste command is a fundamental and widely used operation in daily computing. It

Vignette: Interactive Texture Design and Manipulation with Freeform Gestures for Pen-and-Ink Illustration
Authors Rubaiat Habib Kazi, Takeo Igarashi, Shengdong Zhao, Richard C. Davis Paper Video Abstract Vignette is an interactive system that facilitates texture creation in pen-and-ink illustrations. Unlike existing systems, Vignette

Tracing Tuples Across Dimensions: A Comparison of Scatterplots and Parallel Coordinate Plots
Authors Xiaole Kuang, Haimo Zhang, Shengdong Zhao, Michael J. McGuffin Paper Presentation Abstract One of the fundamental tasks for analytic activity is retrieving (i.e., reading) the value of a particular

MOGCLASS: Evaluation of a Collaborative System of Mobile Devices for Classroom Music Education of Young Children
Authors Yinsheng Zhou, Graham Percival, Xinxi Wang, Ye Wang, Shengdong Zhao Paper Video Abstract Composition, listening, and performance are essential activities in classroom music education, yet conventional music classes impose

InkSeine: In Situ Search for Active Note Taking
Authors Ken Hinckley, Shengdong Zhao, Raman Sarin, Patrick Baudisch, Ed Cutrell, Michael Shilman, Desney Tan Paper Presentation Video Abstract Using a notebook to sketch designs, reflect on a topic, or

earPod: Eyes-free Menu Selection using Touch Input and Reactive Audio Feedback
Authors Shengdong Zhao, Pierre Dragicevic, Mark Chignell, Ravin Balakrishnan, Patrick Baudisch Paper Presentation Video Abstract We present the design and evaluation of earPod: an eyesfree menu technique using touch input

Magic Cards: A Paper Tag Interface for Implicit Robot Control
Authors Shengdong Zhao, Koichi Nakamura, Kentaro Ishii, Takeo Igarashi Video Abstract A design trend for modern computing is to create calm technology for machines to assist people without explicit interaction.

Farmer’s Tale: A Facebook Game to Promote Volunteerism
Authors Don Sim Jianqiang, Xiaojuan Ma, Shengdong Zhao, Jing Ting Khoo, Swee Ling Bay, Zhenhui Jiang Paper Video Abstract Volunteering is an important activity that brings great benefits to societies.

Measuring Web Page Revisitation in Tabbed Browsing
Authors Haimo Zhang, Shengdong Zhao Paper Video Abstract Browsing the web has been shown to be a highly recurrent activity. Aimed to optimize the browsing experience, extensive previous research has

Exploring User Motivations for Eyes-free Interaction on Mobile Devices
Authors Bo Yi, Xiang Cao, Morten Fjeld, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract While there is increasing interest in creating eyes-free interaction technologies, a solid analysis of why users need or desire

Beyond Stereo: An Exploration of Unconventional Binocular Presentation for Novel Visual Experience
Authors Haimo Zhang, Xiang Cao, Shengdong Zhao Video Paper Abstract Human stereo vision processes the two different images seen by the two eyes to generate depth sensation. While current stereoscopic

Elastic Hierarchies: Combining Treemaps and Node-Link Diagrams
Authors Shengdong Zhao, Michael J. McGuffin, Mark H. Chignell Video Paper Presentations Abstract We investigate the use of elastic hierarchies for representing trees, where a single graphical depiction uses a

Simple vs. Compound Mark Hierarchical Marking Menus
Authors Shengdong Zhao, Ravin Balakrishnan Paper Presentation Video The performance benefit of Compound-stroke Marking Menu can be seen in the following video; however, multi-stroke marking menu allows for significantly more

Zone and Polygon Menus: Using Relative Position to Increase the Breadth of Multi-Stroke Marking Menus
Authors Shengdong Zhao, Maneesh Agrawala, Ken Hinckley Video Paper and Presentation CHI Madness Faster, higher, stronger is the spirit that makes Olympic Games so exciting to watch, but I am

Robots in my Contact List: Using Social Media Platforms for Human-Robot Interaction in Domestic Environment
Authors Xiaoning Ma, Xin Yang, Shengdong Zhao, Chi-Wing Fu, Ziquan Lan, Yiming Pu Paper Abstract This paper proposes to put domestic robots as buddies on our contact lists, thereby extending

AutoGami: A Low-cost Rapid Prototyping Toolkit for Automated Movable Paper Craft
Authors Kening Zhu and Shengdong Zhao Video Paper Abstract AutoGami is a toolkit for designing automated movable paper craft using the technology of selective inductive power transmission. AutoGami has hardware

Designing an Effective Vibration-Based Notification Interface for Mobile Phones
Authors Bahador Saket, Chrisnawan Prasojo, Yongfeng Huang, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract We conducted an experiment to understand how mobile phone users perceive the urgency of ten simple vibration alerts that

Shared Input Multimodal Mobile Interfaces: Interaction Modality Effects on Menu Selection in Single-task and Dual-task Environments
Authors Shengdong ZHAO,Duncan BRUMBY,Mark CHIGNELL,Dario SALVUCCI,and Sahil GOYAL Paper Abstract Audio and visual modalities are two common output channels in the user interfaces embedded in today’s mobile devices. However, these user

The Adaptive Hybrid Cursor: A Pressure-based Target Selection Technique for Pen-based User Interfaces
Authors Xiangshi Ren, Jinbin Ying, Shengdong Zhao, Yang Li Paper Abstract We present the Adaptive Hybrid Cursor, a novel target acquisition technique for pen-based interfaces. To assist a user in a

Phosphor: Explaining Transitions in the User Interface Using Afterglow Effects
Authors Patrick Baudisch, Desney Tan, Maxime Collomb, Daniel Robbins, Ken Hinckley, Maneesh Agrawala, Shengdong Zhao, and Gonzalo Ramos Paper Abstract Sometimes users fail to notice a change that just took place

Hunter Gatherer: Interaction Support for the Creation and Management of Within-Web-Page Collections
Authors Monica C. Schraefel, Yuxiang Zhu, David Modjeska, Daniel Wigdor, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract Hunter Gatherer is an interface that lets Web users carry out three main tasks: (1) collect components

Older Adults and Computer Usage: Common Activities and Essential Applications
Authors Xiaoning Ma, Xin Yang, Shengdong Zhao, Chi-Wing Fu, Ziquan Lan, Yiming Pu Abstract The global aging population changed the landscape of the information technology industry. Older adults as computer

A Classification of Opening Posts in Commercial Software Help Forums
Authors Xiaole Kuang, Bo Yi, Shengdong Zhao, Jianann Chow, Tovi Grossman, George Fitzmaurice Abstract The opening posts in software help forums reflect the users’ confusion/expectations regarding to the software learning

Draco: Bringing Life to Illustrations with Kinetic Textures
Authors Rubaiat Habib Kazi, Fanny Chevalier, Tovi Grossman, Shengdong Zhao, George W. Fitzmaurice Paper Awards Honorable Mention AwardGolden Mouse Award for Best VideoPeople’s Choice Award for Best Talk Video Abstract

Food Messaging: Using an Edible Medium for Social Messaging
Authors Jun Wei, Xiaojuan Ma, Shengdong Zhao Paper Abstract Food is more than just a means of survival; it is also a form of communication. In this paper, we investigate

L.IVE: An Integrated Interactive Video-based Learning Environment
Authors Toni-Jan Keith Monserrat ,Shengdong Zhao,Yawen Li and Xiang Cao Video Paper https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/2559206.2579525 Abstract In this paper, we introduce L.IVE: an online interactive video-based learning environment with an alternative design

WADE: Simplified GUI Add-on Development for Third-party Software
We present the WADE Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which interface and functionality of existing third-party software without access to source code. WADE clones the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of a

VITA: Towards Supporting Volunteer Interactions with Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia
Authors Pin Sym Foong, Shengdong Zhao, Kelsey Carlson, Zhe Liu Paper Video Abstract Volunteers are an important resource at long-term care homes because they can supply services, such as engagement